2025 Tesla Model X Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 Tesla Model X has a complaint index of 30, ranking 8th worst out of 11 model years, with a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 15 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 3 recalls, mostly tied to electrical systems and collision-avoidance cameras.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #8 of 11 Model X years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 94
- 98 city / 89 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Tesla Model X problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other5 (33%)
- Electrical System4 (27%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (27%)
- Brakes2 (13%)
- Seat Belts2 (13%)
- Steering2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Self-driving or Autopilot systems reportedly disengage or brake aggressively without warning, in one case leading to a near-collision at 65 MPH.
- Autopilot has reportedly steered the vehicle into a collision while actively controlling speed and steering.
- Regenerative one-pedal braking is described as forced on at all times, which owners say feels unsafe on slippery or icy roads.
- The steering yoke's turn-signal button has reportedly become unresponsive for up to a minute at a time.
- A dashboard alert reportedly flagged a front-left seat belt or airbag restraint fault that owners said Tesla was slow to repair.
- Second-row seat belts reportedly twist and fail to retract or lay flat after only brief use, requiring repeated service visits.
2025 Tesla Model X recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V172000Mar 19, 2025Airbags91 vehicles
Air bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
- NHTSA 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras239,382 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
- NHTSA 24V967000Dec 23, 2024Airbags487 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:cushion
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
2025 Tesla Model X fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 98 MPG
- Highway
- 89 MPG
- Combined
- 94 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Model X years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Tesla Model X reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 30 for 2025, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Model X years. It ranks 8th worst of 11 years, meaning most other years have more reported problems.
- What problems does the 2025 Tesla Model X have?
- Owners most often report electrical system issues and collision avoidance/camera problems, each making up 27% of complaints, followed by brakes, seat belts, and steering at 13% each.
- Does the 2025 Tesla Model X have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for 2025: an airbag with an incorrect horn pad, a rearview camera circuit board that can short and lose the image, and a driver's airbag that could tear during deployment. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2025 Model X compare to other Model X years?
- With a complaint index of 30, 2025 ranks better than years like 2016, 2017, and 2023, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 90, 100, and 80 respectively. The best-rated years are 2021 and 2024, both with a Best verdict.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2025 Model X?
- NHTSA lists 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 15 complaints filed for the 2025 Model X, with no reported fires or deaths.